Abu Dhabi: Worldwide Indian Movie Academy and Awards (IIFA), the grandest celebration of Indian Cinema, is all set to thrill followers with its twenty third version in Yas Island, Abu Dhabi on Might 26 and 27, 2023.
The occasion will happen on the Center East’s largest state-of-the-art indoor leisure venue, Etihad Area, a part of Yas Bay Waterfront on Yas Island.
At a press convention held on Thursday, addressing the media had been this yr’s hosts Abhishek Bachchan, Vicky Kaushal, Farah Khan and Rajkummar Rao together with performers Salman Khan, Rakul Preet Singh, Nora Fatehi, Jacqueline Fernandez, Amit Trivedi, Badshah, Nucleya, Sunidhi Chauhan and Iulia Vantur
H.E. Saleh Mohamed Saleh Al Geziry, Director Normal of Tourism, DCT Abu Dhabi stated: “We’re happy to host the IIFA Awards as soon as once more in Abu Dhabi because it marks a big turning level for our dynamic leisure calendar. Our relationship with India, which relies on shared cultural and financial pursuits, has been boosted even additional by the truth that Abu Dhabi has served because the setting for a variety of Bollywood blockbusters, permitting folks all around the world to study our gorgeous nation. The most important celebration of Indian cinema will happen in Abu Dhabi, and we’re excited to welcome the illustrious actors, administrators, and members of the Indian movie group, in addition to their supporters.”
IIFA 2023 will kickstart the mega celebrations at the moment with IIFA Rocks hosted by Farah Khan Kunder and Rajkummar Rao and can characteristic performances by Amit Trivedi, together with a number of in style singers, Badshah, Sunidhi Chauhan, Nucleya and Sukhbir Singh.
Essentially the most extremely awaited particular addition this yr to the IIFA Rocks is the premiere of an unique showcase by main superstar designer, Manish Malhotra, who’s celebrating 25 years within the style trade.
Host of IIFA Rocks 2023, Farah Khan stated: “IIFA is an actual instance of a worldwide phenomenon that not solely recognises and honours the excellence of Indian cinema on a world scale but additionally presents all the movie trade a terrific alternative. Personally, I’m overjoyed to host IIFA Rocks as soon as once more.”
IIFA Rocks 2023, co-host Rajkummar Rao stated: “I feel that I’m IIFA’s largest fan. Along with Farah Khan, I’m extremely honoured and thrilled to co-host IIFA Rocks. The prospect of getting enjoyable and making reminiscences excites me. It’s going to be a blast.”
The grand finale IIFA Awards will happen on Might 27, 2023 and can be hosted by Abhishek Bachchan and Vicky Kaushal together with electrifying performances by Bollywood superstars Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Nora Fatehi and Rakul Preet Singh.
Talking on the event, Abhishek Bachchan stated: “I’m thrilled to return to Yas Island, Abu Dhabi. It will likely be an absolute pleasure and honour to entertain and meet followers from all around the world. Wanting ahead to internet hosting the IIFA Awards.”
Co-host of IIFA Awards, Vicky Kaushal shared: “My journey with IIFA has been tremendously thrilling over time and I can’t wait to be on stage and co-host IIFA Awards 2023 with my buddy Abhishek Bachchan!”
One of many highlights of the IIFA weekend is a set of masterclasses designed for movie buffs, aspiring filmmakers and fans. The masterclass sequence options, ‘Director’s Reduce’ with Kabir Khan and Omung Kumar together with a must-attend session by superstar hair and make-up artist Nabila.
This yr, Kamal Haasan, Hrithik Roshan, Anil Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Riteish and Genelia D’Souza, Sunny Kaushal, Mouni Roy, Fardeen Khan, Esha Gupta, Mrunal Thakur, Dia Mirza, Rashii Khanna, Sheeba Chaddha, Neelam Kothari, Bhavna Pandey, Maheep Kapoor and Seema Sajdeh may also be strolling the inexperienced carpet.
Producer Ramesh Taurani together with different film moguls, Boney Kapoor, Bhushan Kumar, Jayantilal Gada, Anees Bazmee and R. Madhavan are anticipated to attend the IIFA Weekend and Awards.
Performances by Salman Khan, Jacqueline Fernandez, Varun Dhawan, Kriti Sanon, Nora Fatehi and Rakul Preet Singh can be star attraction this yr.
